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Faith strengthens Ahwatukee parents of injured teen BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ne week after Jan. 30, Amy and Travis Dale saw their faith in God reaffirmed in the wake of a horrifying tragedy that befell the second-oldest of their three sons. That tragedy started to unfold around 1:30 a.m., when police called their Ahwatukee home to tell them their son Aidan, 19, had been in an accident.

He had been out with some friends and was riding a motorized skateboard on the main campus of Arizona State University when, out of sight from his pals, he fell. His friends found him, unconscious and bleeding from a severe head laceration. At a trauma center, Aidan was diagnosed with bleeding in the brain and had to be intubated after suffering a seizure. His uncle, Steve Dale of Tennessee, relates on a gofundme.com page that he set up to help his

self-employed brother Travis, a counselor, and his sister-in-law Amy, a life coach, what neurosurgeons diagnosed: “MRI showed confirmation of a DAI3 injury, a type of TBI (traumatic brain injury). A Neuro Surgeon offered his scans and pointed out the dark spots on his brain that signified significant trauma. Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) is the shearing (tearing) of the brain’s long con-

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After 9 years, ‘Fore!’ returns to Lakes Course BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ine years after its owner shut it down, the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course partially reopened last week even as the next step in the long legal battle over its restoration remains unclear. Handfuls of happy duffers have been trickling the restored nine holes and the elongated driving range that reopened Feb. 1. “It’s been great,” said Terry Duggan, president of Ahwatukee Golf Properties and a key aide to Wilson Gee, a principal in course owner ALCR. “We’ve average close to 70 players, Duggan said Sunday. Players have been partly lured by the price – $20 for the first round of nine holes and $10 for a second tour. The driving range cost varies with the number of balls a golfer plays. Duggan said reaction has been largely favorable, though “some people are saying it’s not as good as it used to be.” “They don’t understand,” he added. “We just over-seeded and we got to go back and put in all the Bermuda grass in the summer and then the rye and then get it all fully opened by Sep-

Tanner Close sinks a putt on the green at the first hole of Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course Feb. 1 now that half of the 18-hole executive course has reopened after eight years. (David Minton/AFN/Staff Photographer) tember. So, we still have a lot of work to do. We’re not even close to finishing.” Though the crowd skews slightly young, he added, because no golf karts are permitted, Duggan said, “There have been some older

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Kyrene poised to lift mask mandate this month BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

yrene School District is poised to drop its mandatory mask policy soon and Tempe Union may not be far behind. Citing downward trends the last two weeks in COVID-19 spread, Kyrene Superintendent Laura Toenjes told the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Feb. 2 that if that decline continues tomorrow, Feb. 10, she’ll have an announcement. “We feel that if it’s still trending downward, that’s three weeks in a row,” Toenjes said. “The emergency management team will make a recommendation right after that.” The news will be welcomed by parents who have railed at the mask mandate during Kyrene Governing Board meetings – especially after Toenjes abruptly canceled plans to make masks optional after winter break because of surging virus numbers. That surge for a while created headaches for Toenjes and her staff in early January. “When we hit the peak, we had really high absences and really high unfilled rates, meaning we had lots of district people out covering classrooms” for teachers who called out, she said. “Things are trending down and we’re able to keep schools open – that’s what’s important,” Toenjes said. “It doesn’t mean people don’t have to wear them and we’ll strongly recommend that. But right now, the reality is a lot of our children have had the virus now – and a lot of our staff.” Toenjes also said that some people “forget some of the most critical mitigation strategies we have in place.” “They are almost just taken for granted now – like the air filtration units in every single classroom in every department. They’re just part of the tapestry now when you go into our schools, and that’s huge. And that’s something that not every district was able to do. And also what our kids understood about social distancing two years ago versus what they understand today – they are familiar with that now.” Meanwhile, Tempe Union may make masks optional by March, according to what Assistant Superintendent Sean McDonald told the Tempe Union Governing Board meeting on Feb. 2 – though he qualified his prediction by stating “we could very well talk about masks being optional” if data released by the county on Feb. 17 continued to reflect a downward trend in virus cases. “But we’d like for you to think about that as we continue to report out each Friday” the latest virus data,” McDonald told the board. Tempe Union has been far more conservative than any of its neighbors when it comes to facemasks. Virtu-

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necting nerve fibers (axons) that happens when the brain is injured as it shifts and rotates inside the skull. DAI usually causes injury to many different parts of the brain. Aidan’s brain has many of these!” “The doctors aren’t sure how long the recovery will be or if and when he will regain consciousness with this type of injury. He is currently under sedation because his body has uncontrollable seizures anytime they try to wake him up. This process will be a long one.” His parents individually and together have been documenting that process in blogs on Facebook and caringbridge.com as scores of friends of the family rally to their aid. Both the tragedy and those friends’ response moved Amy to initially post on Aidan’s first day in the intensive care unit: “I am so overwhelmed. I'm overwhelmed with seeing my son in this condition, with the unknown that this brain injury holds, with the reality of what is happening in front of my eyes. But I am also overwhelmed with the precious and amazing family and friends that have come around us figuratively with messages, cards and prayers, and also literally with the same. … The small glimmers of hope in each one... so special!! We are treasuring each with great appreciation and gratitude.” She detailed how doctors initially increased Aidan’s sedation because his body had made uncontrollable movements. At one point a few days after that post, Aidan unconsciously had pulled his gastronomy tube from his stomach – causing fears the move might have torn a hole in his stomach, triggering a dangerous leak. But those fears turned out unwarranted – one of the many small miracles the couple have noted as they’ve watched their son, clutched his hand and whispered words of encouragement and prayers in his ear. Amy explained how her two other sons, Truitt and Brennan also agonized over their brother and each wore a piece of his jewelry in a desperate attempt to keep him as close to them as possible. They and their parents were not the only ones agonizing over what had befallen Aidan, who by all accounts is, in his uncle’s words, “a sweet and loving boy.” Also bereft were four close friends who had grown up together with Aidan, playing Ahwatukee Little League, then club

Aidan Dale, 19, of Ahwatukee, suffered severe brain trauma when he fell off an electric skateboard sometime shortly after midnight Jan. 30. (gofundme.com) baseball “and just stayed super-tight” as they went to different high schools where they also played baseball, according to Kim Whitmyer, the mother of one of those boys. Those four boys’ parents were among a number of people who consoled the Dales as they prayed for some miracle to happen to Aidan, who graduated last May from Mountain Pointe High School and is attending Mesa Community College. Three of those moms also formed a movement dubbed Aidan’s Alliance and commissioned a bunch of silicon bracelets, similar in size to bracelets other charities have had made to support awareness for their cause. The bracelets, colored green because that is a color used to promulgate awareness of brain trauma, has the name “Aidan’s Alliance” on the outside and a passage inside from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. One mom, Sona Westerlund, put up $650 for the first batch of bracelets, which are being sold for $10 apiece with all proceeds going to the Aidan’s family to help defray medical and related costs. The bracelets already have become a hot item. “I had one individual in Tennessee buy $2,000 worth of bracelets,” Whitmyer said. “They have a support system throughout the country that has been great…They’re going on GoFundMe, they’re buying bracelets in Wisconsin. It’s just been a nice outpouring of love. Just our Ahwatukee itself: you can’t find a more loving, caring community.” More than $18,000 has been contributed on the gofundme.com site toward an

named another name we didn’t recognize. Then we said ‘Who is Aidan?’ “We said ‘does that name sound familiar?’ He said ‘yes, it does.’ We said, 'that is your name?' and he said ‘Yes! That’s my name.’ We continued with questions and one was ‘Do you know what happened to you?” Aidan answered with a joke: “Did I get pregnant?” “There were many other amazing things he remembered and answered over the 30 minutes and also some things he got confused about.” Amy wrote. “That’s normal. His team is super impressed how well he did and how long he lasted with us.” On Saturday, another miracle transpired: With help, Aidan feebly sat up on the edge of his bed and began lifting his arms and legs – prompting his mother to

initial $25,000 goal. see AIDAN page 6 As the support network hummed along, Amy and Travis have continued to journal about their son’s journey in the hospital. On Friday, they were waiting for his tracheal tube to be removed fully so that they could begin preparing for Aidan’s transfer to a rehab facility, knowing his brain injury was so severe that they were not expecting quick progress in his condition – or even if there would be any progress at all. Doctors removed the tracheal tube and shut off the ventilator, installing a voice piece. As Amy recounted in her blog: “He started looking at us on his bedside and we began asking questions. Hi Buddy do you know your name? He said ‘Kid Cudi’. LOL!! (that’s an American rapper). We asked Aidan is a 2021 graduate of Mountain Point High School and is a stuhim again and he dent at Mesa Community College. (Facebook)

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note, “The medical team said they have not seen this fast of progress from a brain injury like his EVER! Hello, God Wink, showing off his miracle.” Amy noted that because Aidan had ripped out his gastronomy tube, there has been some bleeding and doctors will have to wait a few days to replace the tube. “My heart got some high highs today as well as some lows and fear that got in the way of God’s victories He performed in Aidan today,” she wrote. “I refocused my mindset to the many accomplishments

and miracles of the day and prayed and whispered in my son’s ear before I left.” And behind this all, it’s hard to ignore the words from Philippians that are a of foundation for Aidan’s Alliance’s growing army: “Do not be anxious about anything But in every situation Through prayer and petition, With thanksgiving, Present your requests to God And the peace of God, which transcends all understand. Will guard your hearts and minds in Jesus Christ.” ■

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No reply yet to Club West Conservancy lawsuit AFN NEWS STAFF

ore than two months have passed since the Club West Conservancy filed a major lawsuit to try and kill any effort once and for all to build houses on the beleaguered golf course. But even though defendants in Superior Court lawsuits are required to file within 20 days after a complaint has been filed, both Shea Homes and The Edge have yet to reply. It’s all on the up-and-up because Superior Court Judge Margaret Mahoney has allowed the extension of the deadline, based

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$800,000 – far below the $5 million to $6 million that one golf expert testified in a trial in 2018 was needed to restore the course and significantly short of the $12 million that onetime semi-owner The True Lakes Company estimated that reopening would cost. Yet, even as the cries of “fore” resonated across the course, barren stretches of ground bore testament to Duggan’s explanation that much work still needs to be done. They also served as a reminder that the lawsuit brought by homeowners Eileen Breslin and Linda Swain in 2014 remains alive after Superior Court Judge Sara Agne ordered Gee to deposit $500,000 with the

on a mutual agreement involving the Conservancy, Shea and The Edge. But the second and latest order from Mahoney creates some mystery, judging by the court docket. Mahoney on Jan. 27 filed an order giving Shea and The Edge until Jan. 28 to file an initial response. But as of AFN’s Feb. 7 print deadline, nothing has yet been filed. Nor has Mahoney issued another extension. Mahoney on Jan. 19 issued her first extension – to only Jan. 20. In both cases, she indicated all parties had agreed on an extension and that there was “good cause appearing” to

court so that a special master could be paid to supervise the restoration. That order came after the homeowners’ lawyer, Tim Barnes, persuaded Agne that ALCR had violated the first of three deadlines another judge set in November 2020 after ruling ALCR was in contempt of still another judge’s order to restore the executive course. Barnes had alleged a host of deficiencies in the restoration work – including an insufficient number of trees, an unfilled lake only a semblance of a clubhouse that won’t be serving beverages or food – to contend that Gee had violated Judge Theodore Campagnolo’s directive to have a restoration plan in place by May 2021. Campagnolo’s three deadlines carry stiff penalties – none of which go to the plain-

Chandler and Tanner Close get ready to tee off at the first hole on the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course. (David Minton/AFN/Staff Photographer)

grant a delay. The Conservancy wants the judge to preclude Shea from changing the course’s Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, which Conservancy attorney Francis Slavin contends “restricts the Golf Course Property to use as a golf course, driving range, recreational facilities related thereto, a golf pro shop and club house facility.” The suit also asks that The Edge “be permanently enjoined from taking any act in furtherance of developing the golf course property for residential or other non-golf course related purposes” and asserts it is legally bound to use the site only for golf.

tiffs in the litigation. He set a $500,000 penalty if a restoration plan was not in place by May 2021; a $1.5 million penalty if work had not begun by September 2021; and a $2 million levy if the course is not fully operational by September 2022. Last summer, Gee proudly noted that he had already begun work ahead of Campagnolo’s second deadline and that he would have the course ahead of schedule. Gee also continues to assert, as he did under oath, that he didn’t need a formal restoration plan – a contention Barnes disputes. While sidestepping most of Barnes’ specific complaints, Agne’s order last month hangs on ALCR’s failure to obtain a grading permit from the City of Phoenix.

The suit also says that Shea Homes signed sales contracts with homeowners that guarantee a golf course and that the homebuilder is contractually bound to keep that promise. And it contends that Shea Homes doesn’t even own the declarant rights to the golf course because it never signed an agreement to acquire them when it bought out the original developer of Club West. If a judge finds that particular argument has merit, it could render meaningless The Edge’s claim that Shea Homes has given it the declarant rights. Edge spokesman-partner Matt Shearer has declined comment. ■

Both Duggan and Gee have testified that city planners told them they didn’t need a permit. It is unclear whether Gee and his attorney, Daniel Maynard, will ask Agne to reconsider her ruling as nothing yet has been filed since she ruled. They cannot directly appeal the ruling to a higher court, though they can ask for a special action on behalf of the Arizona Court of Appeals, which does not have to consider it. Maynard and Gee declined comment on Agne’s ruling or if they plan any further court action. Gee said for now he only had a soft reopening of the course and will do something big and special once all 18 holes are ready for play in September. ■

Greenskeeper Orlando Lopez cuts a new hole on the first green at Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course. (David Minton/AFN/Staff Photographer)

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Kyrene school’s AVID program getting national eyes AFN NEWS STAFF

yrene School District is in the running to have Aprende Middle School in Chandler certified as an AVID National Demonstration School – one of fewer than a dozen in Arizona and about 250 in the country. AVID, an acronym for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college- and career-readiness program and Aprende is one of the first schools in the state to offer it as an elective for students with special needs. Through the AVID system, students develop essential skills to design their own futures, such as critical thinking, collaboration, reading, writing, and relationship building. “AVID is the foundation for teaching and learning at Aprende,” said Stephanie Ingersoll. Kyrene’s assistant director for communications and strategic partnerships. “Special Education students in the AVID elective apply AVID skills in all their core classes just like students in the general population. Applying AVID school-

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House Speaker protects election results from Legislature BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he top House Republican is unilaterally quashing legislation that would have given lawmakers the power to reject election returns. Strictly speaking, Speaker Rusty Bowers of Mesa told Capitol Media Services on Wednesday that he is not killing HB 2596. That’s something he could do by simply refusing to assign it to any committee to be considered. Instead, Bowers last week took the unprecedented step of assigning the proposal by Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, to each and every one of the 12 House committees, saying he knows full well there is no way it can secure approval of each of them. The maneuver drew an angry reaction from Fillmore, who complained that “his highness’’ was abusing his powers in deep-sixing a measure that has the support of 14 other Republicans in the Legislature – including Gilbert Rep. Jake Hoffman. “He does things like he’s God,’’ Fillmore said of the speaker, ignoring the will of other GOP lawmakers. But Fillmore acknowledged he doesn’t have the votes to oust Bowers as speaker and install someone who would allow a full debate on the plan. “Sometimes there are a great many of the legislators (who) don’t have the intestinal fortitude to do what is right,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. Fillmore’s legislation is a grab-bag of changes to election laws. It would: • Repeal laws allowing anyone to get an early ballot, saying only those with an excuse, like being hospitalized, would get that right; • Bar all other forms of early voting, requiring that ballots be cast only on election day; • Prohibit the use of Election Day voting centers available to anyone within a county, restricting people to cast ballots only in

House Speaker Rusty Bowers consoles Apache Junction Rep. John Fillmore after essentially killing Fillmore’s bill to give the Legislature the power to overturn election results. Fillmore said Arizona “needs to get back to 1958-style voting." (Capitol Media Services). their home precinct. “We need to get back to 1958-style voting,’’ Fillmore said. But the provision that alarmed Bowers and some others would have required the legislature to call itself in special session after every election to review the ballot tabulating process for both the primary and general elections. More to the point, it would permit lawmakers to “accept or reject the election returns,’’ with the latter option paving the way for anyone to file suit to seek a new election. That, Bowers told Capitol Media Services, is unacceptable. “We gave the authority to the people,’’ he said. “For somebody to say we have plenary authority to overthrow a vote of the peo-

ple for something we think may have happened, where is it?’’ Bowers said of the unproven and unverified claims made by those seeking a new vote. And he said that an audit of Maricopa County election returns ordered by Senate President Karen Fann has not produced any evidence that, as some have suggested, the election was stolen from Donald Trump. “The point is, when we gave fundamental rights to the people, I don’t care if I win or lose, that right was theirs,’’ Bowers said. “And I’m not going to go back and kick them in the teeth.’’ The speaker also said he could not go along with another provision which would have scrapped the current system of having ballots tabulated by machine, replacing that with a hand count of the all the

votes cast, a figure that in 2020 exceeded 3.4 million. Bowers acknowledged there are those within his own party who continue to insist that the last election was rigged despite the lack of any proof provided by proponents of that charge. And he said he is willing to consider changes in law designed to protect the right to vote and protect against cheating. For example, he has allowed bills to go forward that alter the early voting process or increase identification requirements. But Bowers said he’s not willing to go along with “capricious’’ alterations to the law that are supported by “people of that ilk, the screaming, demanding, arrogant, self-righteous bunch.’’ And the speaker said it is his job to stand up and say ‘no,’ even when others cannot –or will not. “I would say that most Republicans don’t like it that way,’’ he said. “They’re just intimidated by these people.’’ Killing Fillmore’s bill, Bowers said, “is just a message.’’ Fillmore told Capitol Media Services he isn’t buying arguments by election officials who say that machine counts are more accurate. Nor was he swayed by the fact that current law already requires there be a hand count of ballots from selected precincts to compare that tally with what the machines registered. Bowers said that in assigning HB 2596 to all 12 committees, he actually is giving Fillmore what he wants: the chance for one or more hearings. That, the speaker said, could not have occurred if he refused to refer it to any committee at all. But Bowers made it clear that there is no way this bill would ever become law. He gets that power not just by virtue of being the speaker and deciding what bills are put up for votes of the full House. There are only 31 Republicans in the 60-member chamber. And with no Democrats in support, that means a single GOP vote against it – including his – would kill it if it even got that far. ■

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Federal appelate court rejects SRP antitrust defense BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

major Arizona utility can be held liable for violating antitrust laws through its policies of charging higher rates for electricity to its customers who choose to install rooftop solar panels, a federal appeals court ruled last week. In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected arguments by Salt River Project that its activities and pricing structure are protected by various state and federal laws. The judges said there is sufficient evidence that can show the price structure was designed to deter the competitive threat of solar energy systems and force consumers to exclusively purchase electricity from SRP. The Jan. 31 ruling does not end the matter, sending the case back to a trial judge who will determine the extent of the utility’s conduct and the damages to SRP customers.

Jean Su, director of the energy justice program for the Center for Biological Diversity, said the ruling makes clear that all utilities can be subject to anti-trust laws if their policies and practices which have not been approved by the commission result in deterring customers from investing in solar. “This is a game changer in the struggle to defend rooftop solar against utilities’ all-out war on clean, affordable, climateresilient energy,’’ she said. “For the first time, a federal court has said utilities can be liable under antitrust laws if they attack rooftop solar,’’ Su said. “The future for renewable energy just got a light brighter.’’ An SRP spokesman said the ruling was at least a partial victory with certain claims having been dismissed. As to the rest, Scott Harelson said the company is confident that the rate plan “will be determined to have been rationally considered and adopted, and not in violation of any law or statute.’’ According to court records, SRP at one time encouraged the use of solar energy

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America’s first therapy cow visits Mesa seniors BY DANA TRUMBULL AFN Staff Writer

he staff at Oakwood Creative Care’s downtown and East Mesa senior centers welcomed the nation’s first therapy cow for a visit last week as part of its mission to create a fun, supportive and engaging place for seniors. Dolly Star and her “mom,” Karin Boyd, were greeted with enthusiastic “oohs” and “ahs” as they walked into the main room of the nonprofit adult day care facility on Macdonald after an earlier visit to its Red Mountain Club on E. Adobe Street. Members of the Day Club, most of whom are coping with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other cognitive disabilities, reached to stroke the long, soft, snowy white hair of the micro-mini American White Park heifer. Some of them fired questions at Boyd, “What does she eat?” (hay, fruit, vegetables, and her favorite treat: marshmallows.) Does she stay in the house with you? (“No, she lives in my yard, but we take walks through the neighborhood, and my dog complains that Dolly gets treated better!”). Others swapped stories of growing up on a farm, or about pets they’ve had through the years. Dolly’s visit thrilled Sherri Friend, president and CEO of Oakwood Creative Care. “During dementia, the first part of the brain to go is the short-term memory,” she explained. “So when we can connect shortterm memory with long-term memory like this, it ignites the neurons. They will go home talking about this and tell their families about something special that they experienced today.” Oakwood has nurses on staff who can help with medication and personal care and wellness, but the center’s emphasis is on engagement. “We focus on the creative center of the brain,” said Friend. “That’s one of the last areas of the brain to deteriorate with the dementia process. So, rather than treating seniors like caged animals, we inspire them and give them a place where they can have purpose and meaning in their life and a sense of belonging. And it works. We have no agitation or aggression, and they are increasing in cognitive function and having fun.”

Amy Adams gives a treat to Dolly Star during the Mini White Park Heifer’s visit with seniors at Oakwood Town Center last Wednesday. (David Minton/AFN Photographer) Oakwood has been around for almost 50 years. It started out as Sirrine Adult Day Health Services in 1975 and the name changed in 2013. “When I came 10 years ago, we went through a whole revitalization process, moving away from the traditional bingo and coloring sheets to more innovative and creative activities,” Friend said. Some of those activities involve volunteer work in the community, intergenera-

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apy are shown to have improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, depression, anxiety and perceived quality of health. In the U.S., people are accustomed to hearing about therapy dogs and horses, but Koe knuffelen, Dutch for “cow hugging,” originated about a decade ago in the Netherlands. Compared to humans, cows have a higher body temperature and a slower heart rate, making the cuddling experience more relaxing than with other animals. Boyd first learned about bovine therapy when her father suffered memory loss following heart surgery. “My dad had a dairy farm, and there really weren’t a lot of activities that resonated with him,” she explained. “So, I started brainstorming. When a parent needs you, you do what you need to do to help them feel better. I brought Dolly home, and he really seemed to respond.” Boyd’s father made a full recovery and is back home. But Boyd continued the program, launching the Dolly Star Foundation just four months ago. She knew if it had helped her dad, there would be others who would benefit as well. Now she and Dolly stay busy, visiting memory care and rehabilitation facilities, assisted living and children’s hospitals whenever Boyd has a day off from her fulltime job as a hairdresser. Currently, Dolly travels in a U-Haul, but the foundation is working to raise funds for a cargo van. For more information about the Dolly Star Foundation, go to: dollystarfoundation.com or email info@dollystarfoundation.com. To learn more about Oakwood Creative Care, go to: oakwoodcreativecare. org or call 480-464-1061. ■

GOT NEWS? Jane Mulligan reacts with surprise while petting Dolly Star. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer)

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Cactus League on the ropes for third straight year BY KEN SAIN AFN Staff Writer

pring is coming, but it appears Cactus League baseball will be delayed. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to start reporting on Valentine’s Day, but instead of peanuts and Cracker Jacks baseball fans will likely get broken hearts. A labor dispute is threatening the Cactus League season. If it delays the start, it will be the third straight year that Spring Training Season in Arizona suffered. “The Cactus League is the crown jewel of Arizona tourism,” said Kim Sabow, president and CEO of the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association. “There is most definitely a ripple effect that permeates our entire economy.” Baseball owners locked out players once the previous collective bargaining agreement expired on Dec. 2. MLB Players Association leaders have said they gave up too much in the most recent agreements and they are determined to get some of that back.

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2020 after the pandemic forced an early end to Spring Training Season on March 12. The business school estimates the economic impact that shortened season fell to only $363 million that year. “The pinch we’re feeling is that we’re not able to distribute as much money out to youth sports,” said Steve Adams, the president of the Hohokams nonprofit group, which handles parking at both Mesa ballparks. “We’ve earned enough money for the past two years to basically cover our operating costs, but didn’t have any left over for youth sports,” Adams said. He said that wasn’t necessarily a problem in 2020 because most youth sports leagues were shut down by the pandemic. However, pandemic-driven limits on attendance in 2021 did hurt youth sports teams last year. Most parks limited the number of fans to about a fifth of capacity to promote social distancing. And it appears it will be the labor issues that threaten this Cactus League season. “We have more than 2,000 volunteers who put in about 100,000 volunteer

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Faith leaders want Super Bowl moved from Arizona

and SB 1485, which would remove voters from the Permanent Early Voting List of people who automatically receive mail-in ballots if they failed to vote in consecutive election cycles. Of the 200-plus signatures from faith leaders, 36 live in Arizona. One is the Rev. Aubrey L. Barnwell, a pastor at First New Life Church in Phoenix. “The reason I signed (the petition) was because of the persistence we have to go through to actually get visibility and to realize how critical it is for those of us who are in leadership, specifically faith and the connection between voting rights and people having access to the polls,” Barnwell said. However, Barnwell, along with the other faith leaders in Arizona who signed the petition, have seen a major pushback from those who want to keep the Super

Bowl in Arizona, in large part due to the significant economic impact that the event would provide to the Phoenix metropolitan area. During the 2015 Super Bowl, which was held in Glendale, the greater Phoenix area saw a $719 million economic impact, according to a study from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. That was up over $200 million from the $500 million the area saw during the 2008 Super Bowl. This is familiar territory for Arizonans. In 1993, Arizona was set to be the home of Super Bowl XXVII, an event that was estimated to generate between $200 million to $250 million in economic revenue for the state. However, after Arizona voters failed to approve a 1990 proposition that would have made Martin Luther King Jr. Day a

state paid holiday, the NFL and its commissioner at the time, Paul Tagliabue, decided to move the game from Tempe to Pasadena, California. A spokesperson for Gov. Doug Ducey released a statement that said, “The benefits, both direct and indirect, for businesses large and small are tremendous. It’s an opportunity to put Arizona on full display across the country. It is unfathomable why anyone would want to deny Arizona these benefits and this opportunity. … To call on the NFL to not bring the Super Bowl to Arizona over a bill that may not get out of committee is beyond belief.” In 2021, Major League Baseball pulled its All-Star game out of Atlanta and moved it to Denver due to what some said was a restrictive voting law against people of color in Georgia. That decision was inspiration for Green when he was creating his petition. “It definitely inspired it in understanding that sporting teams and sporting corporations have a role to play in protecting our democracy,” he said. “Major League Baseball’s move to suddenly move the AllStar game from Georgia I think suggests that it is possible to move the Super Bowl game from Arizona.” When asked if he expects the NFL to respond to the petition, Green said, “We do. You know, we will continue to escalate our ask, and our movement until they do.” Part of Green’s plan to escalate his movement is to hold a rally called “I Love Democracy” on Feb. 14 in Glendale. “We will hold a press conference in a rally to prove how serious we are about this effort to move the Super Bowl from Arizona,” Green said. ■

discouraging customers from installing solar-energy systems. “SRP cannot escape liability by portraying (the customers’) injury as mere collat-

eral damage of its exclusionary conduct,’’ the judge wrote. The appellate court also rejected the company’s claim that it is entitled to im-

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aith leaders from around the country are calling for the NFL to move the 2023 Super Bowl out of Arizona, citing several bills they characterize as voter suppression. “We all would love for Arizona to see that kind of revenue, to bring that many people here to invest in our state, but I think there are times where you can’t remain silent, and this is the time where money has to not supersede morality,” said the Rev. Dontá McGilvery, pastor of Outreach and Justice at First Institutional Baptist Church in Phoenix. “We have to show that money cannot be more important than people,” McGilvery said. “And right now, the most important thing is voting rights and how our government is restricting that.” The Rev. Stephen A. Green, Chair of Faith for Black Lives in New York, created a petition addressed to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell calling for Super Bowl LVII to be moved from Arizona, which is scheduled for Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale. It now has over 200 signatures from faith leaders, including the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and Bishop William Barber II. “As the NFL has recently considered relocating Super Bowl LVII because of COVID-19, we, as faith leaders, ask you to consider relocating Super Bowl LVII from Arizona because of another disease: the disease of racism, and particularly, its symptom of voter suppression,” the petition said. The bills in question include SB 1003 would limit the amount of time voters have to fix a signature on a mail-in ballot,

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Diego Padres are based in Peoria and the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals play in Surprise. Sabow, the head of the state’s tourism

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hurt by by the SRP pricing scheme which is aimed at suppressing competition by

The last time the Super Bowl landed in Arizona was 2015 and Phoenix rolled out the red carpet. (Cronkite file photo by Aimee Cash)

association, pointed out the ASU study found that six out of 10 fans attending Cactus League games came from out of state. It also found that a third of them travel to other parts of Arizona. “I want to emphasize, we remain opti-

mistic,” Sabow said. “When a decision is reached, this industry is ready to welcome everybody back. We’re looking forward to a 2022 Cactus League season. It would be devastating for the local economy if there isn’t one.”

She’s not the only one remaining optimistic. “We’re definitely hopeful,” said Binsbacher, the Cactus League executive director. “We’re not part of those conversation, but we’re watching it closely.” ■

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Lifeguard shortage threatens Phoenix pool season AFN NEWS STAFF

he 2022 season at Pecos Pool and the city’s other 28 pools may be in jeopardy – but this time it’s not the pandemic that’s to blame. The city Parks and Recreation Department last week said it is “struggling to hire summer lifeguards” and given the rate of pay it’s offering, would-be candidates may find more economical benefits working in some fast-food restaurants. The city says it needs more than 400 guards and they must complete scheduled certification courses in the next six weeks. “If we cannot hire the number of Lifeguards we need, we cannot open all 29 pools and that means less people will have access to a pool where they can cool off and less children will learn to swim,” said Aquatics Director Becky Hulett. “Being a lifeguard is the best summer job. You’re taught valuable life skills and meet friends that will last a lifetime.” The only problem is that the city is paying $14.02 an hour – and $14.72 per hour for swimming instructors – at a time when

officials couldn’t agree on whether it was safe to open them and so they remained shut down the entire season. That contrasted with some of Phoenix’s neighbors, like Mesa, Tempe and Chandler, which had a public pool season though with some crowd restrictions. Summer fun may be on the ropes at Pecos Pool because the city is having Last year, Petrouble finding enough lifeguards. (AFN file photo) cos was one of a many fast food restaurants and other busi- lucky dozen public pools that were given nesses are paying several dollars more the green light by city officials after City than that an hour as they continue to grap- Council approved a plan that Phoenix Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia Aguilar ple with a labor shortage. Pool season in Phoenix has been dis- made in consultation with health experts. But even then, activities were limited: rupted the last two years by the pandemic. In 2020, even though Gov. Doug Ducey Swim and dive teams, water basketball lifted a ban on swimming pools, Phoenix leagues and other aquatics activities will

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not be allowed in city pools. In its announcement last week, the city tried to put an enticing spin on its call for interested lifeguard applicants by noting they would “learn lifesaving skills,” “work in your neighborhood,” “keep your community safe and be a role model for kids” and “meet other dedicated people.” The announcement also said lifeguard experience “looks great on a college application or resume, demonstrates teamwork, responsibility and leadership skills” and that the job offers flexible summer hours and “is great for students.” StarGuard Training for lifeguard certification is required to become a lifeguard with the Phoenix. Those interested in becoming a lifeguard should register as soon as possible as certification classes begin next Monday, Feb. 14, and are available through March 28. Applicants must be at least 15 – and be ready to pay “just $20 per class.” None of the classes are being offered in Ahwatukee. Information: phoenix.gov/parks/ pools/lifeguard. ■

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Toenjes said her two sons were both in an AVID high school and that some of the basic organizational lessons they learned “actually trickled into home, too – so it was nice.” As an elective, Aprende follows the same AVID curriculum and the level of course rigor is the same as all other sections of the elective. The AVID elective for students with special needs is co-taught by 15-year-veteran teacher Katie Desserres and Rachel Polay, a teacher who not only is in her fifth year as a Kyrene employee but also completed her student teaching at Aprende when she was earning her degree. Polay testified to the effectiveness of AVID with special-needs students at the school. “At the beginning of the year, I witnessed students walk in shy, apprehensive, and nervous,” said Polay. “Throughout the school year, we have focused on the AVID strategies to improve note-taking, study and discussion skills, and individual determination to succeed. “Beyond that, Katie and I have focused on each student’s ability to self-advocate through email and in person. The growth

AVID team teacher Katie Desserres talks with students after the students wrote words of affirmation for their classmates during a “Framework Friday” session in which they wrote kind personality traits and talents for their classmates. The comments were made anonymously with the goal of helping them to change their mind about their own self-image, character, and abilities when reading what their classmates had to say about them. (Kyrene School District) we have seen in our students is exponential. Our students are willing to be vulnerable and offer up their own personal experiences and opinions on sensitive

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Engaging Mountain Pointe display portrays Black history BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

he Mountain Pointe High School Black Students Union Club has sponsored a Black History Month door decorating contest for at least several years. But what three science teachers did for an entire wall near their classrooms blew everyone away with its detail, historical richness and educational value for students and staff no matter what race they might be. “I was thoroughly impressed,” Tempe Union Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil told the Governing Board last week. “It is most impressive…The most creating thing I’ve seen in a long while. It is outstanding.” Mountain Pointe Principal Tomika Banks echoed her boss, calling it “a wonderful masterpiece.” And Black Student Union Club president Natasha Alston called it “awesome.” “We, the Black Student Union Club, have been doing the door decoration contest

The Black Periodic Table on a corridor wall near classrooms at Mountain Pointe High School won plaudits all around last week. The table, constructed by three science teachers, points to achievements by 90 Black people in various disciplines and activities throughout American history. (Courtesy of Mohamed “Moe” El Nounw/Mountain Pointe film/tv, graphics, and yearbook teacher.) for many years, at least since 2017-18,” Natasha said. “It is a fun way for us to get the entire club to participate in Black History Month activities. The door the science teachers have completed is amazing And, she added, she was excited it was getting exposure beyond the Pride campus. The Black Periodic Table comprises

three parts: 90 paper squares with the initials and dates of birth and death of prominent Black American actors and actresses, visual and performing artists, athletes, authors, entrepreneurs “famous firsts,” musicians, politicians and scientists. Each category of color-coded for easy identification. Then there are typewritten mini-biogra-

phies and photos of those African Americans right next to it, complete with a QR code that allows people to use their cell phones to take them to a more detailed history of each person. The work is a months-long labor of love

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Unfortunately, the virus not only affects the availability of volunteers; it also spurs the demand for assistance. “We saw a dip in the number of people served when the pandemic numbers dropped a bit, but now that the numbers are skyrocketing again, we’re seeing a corresponding increase in the number of families needing help,” said Bishara. “We don’t have a backstock anymore. Right now, it’s all about how much we can pump out because we don’t have anything on the shelves.” Currently, the center limits the number of scheduled volunteers to 25 per shift due to COVID safety precautions. That is the minimum number of hands needed to get the job done. When even a few people don’t show,

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United Food Bank struggles to find volunteers

U Volunteers provide much-needed help to staff at Mesa Food Bank as it provides food for thousands of needy individuals and families. (Special to AFN)

nited Food Bank is hurting for volunteers. The shortage at the Mesa food bank’s Volunteer Center, 358 E. Javelina Ave., comes as demand remains high and both trends have largely been fueled by the pandemic. “We really need people who are feeling healthy to sign up for volunteer shifts at unitedfoodbank.org/volunteer,” said Grace Bishara, Corporate Engagement & Volunteerism manager. “Our center sorts food donations and packs as many as 26,000 emergency food bags per month to provide food assistance to people in need throughout the East Valley and eastern Arizona. We simply can’t accomplish it without the help of volunteers.”

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Next Monday isn’t just about Valentines for Arizonans BY ANDY LENARTZ AFN Guest Writer

hile many throughout the country celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, it is a doubly special day for Arizonans as a chance to celebrate our 110th year of statehood. Arizona became the 48th and last state in the continental U.S. on Feb. 14, 1912. Since statehood, Phoenix has served as the Capital City of Arizona. However, several other locations held this distinction prior to Phoenix receiving the honor. The first capital, appointed when Arizona became a U.S. territory in 1863, was Fort Whipple. Located north of Prescott near where the city of Chino Valley is now

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by three Mountain Pointe science teachers: Dr. Chandra Mitnik, who teaches AP biology, honors biology, and at-level biology; Calista Esterline, who teaches integrated science and Nicole Perkins, an AVID coordinator and teacher who also teaches junior and senior biology and sports medicine. All three teachers have participated in the Black History Month Door Decorating

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it impacts the center’s ability to fulfill its mission. So, who can volunteer to help? Bishara encourages anyone who desires to engage in an activity that is both fun and fulfilling – and a great opportunity to “get your steps in” – to sign up online. Families are welcome. The center accepts children as young as age 5 with their parents. “And the kids love volunteering,” said Bishara. Many seniors volunteer as a way to meet people, make friends and stay involved. If an individual has mobility issues or back problems, they can be stationed to “fluff bags” or asked to pass out one type of food item to be packed in an assembly line. Others like to volunteer as a community service project with their club or organization. The volunteer page has a link for groups to request the days/times that work for them, or they can email Bishara

located, the Fort was an important site during Arizona’s early frontier days. Shortly after this time, in 1864, the Capital was moved to the developing city of Prescott by the federal government, rejecting bids to place the capital in Tucson in part due to strong support of the Confederacy in the southern portion of Arizona. The Arizona State Capital remained in this location until 1867 when it was moved to Tucson, which at the time was the most developed area of the state. Prescott was not done, however, getting another turn as Arizona’s Capital City from 1877 until Phoenix was declared the State Capital on Feb. 4, 1889, prior to the establishment of statehood. Phoenix was selected in part due to being located between the previous capitals of Prescott and Tucson. The current Phoenix Capitol building

Contest individually in the past, but last December they decided to do something together – and in a big and impactful way. “The mural was a true collaboration,” Mitnik said. “We spent some time researching ideas and saw this one online. We made some improvements to make it more interactive for the students by adding a QR code that allows students to look up any of the featured people on the periodic table.” Though the project “took a bit of time,” directly at gbishara@unitedfoodbank.org. What they need most right now, though, are individuals who are willing to sign up to fill the gaps in the roster. If the desired date doesn’t show any slots available, Bishara’s advice is to check again. “Maybe it’s not open right now, but we are updating the schedule constantly as we learn that volunteers won’t be able to make it,” she said. “You could check back an hour later, and we’ll need like 10 people, or 5, or 20.” Volunteer shifts are two hours, with morning and evening shifts running on Monday through Wednesday, and morning shifts only on Thursday through Saturday. Morning shifts are 9-11 a.m. Evening shifts are 6–8 p.m. The greatest need is during the weekdays. United Food Bank also needs volunteers to deliver food drive boxes and pick up the donations using either the food bank’s box trucks or their own vehicle. They are also currently seeking a master gardener to as-

nearly had a very different look. Legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright took it upon himself to develop and present an unsolicited design for a new State Capitol building in 1957 as a gift to the citizens of Arizona. This followed the philosophy that Wright shared with Raymond Carlson, then editor of Arizona Highways: “I have two prices. I either charge a hell of a lot or I charge nothing” (Arizona Highways, 2020). Wright felt the solicited designs were uninspired and did not celebrate the unique spirit of the Grand Canyon State. As Wright described it, “A Capitol in the sun country should not resemble anything in New York City” (Phoenix Magazine, 2021). Unfortunately, Wright’s design was rejected due to the cost and perceived extravagance.

Mitnik said, “We really enjoyed the process so much. We are trained science teachers but we also love being creative.” And their work achieved the goal that one might expect from any good teacher. “The student feedback has been extremely positive,” Mitnik said. “They really enjoy the look of it and we notice many students interacting with the QR code to look people up.” Mitnik said their goal was to “bridge

sist with the new community garden. Contact Bishara via email to learn more about these positions. The volunteer efforts make it possible for United Food Bank to distribute emergency food supplies to more than 145 agency partners and programs, including senior centers, homeless shelters, afterschool programs like Boys and Girls Club, and weekend backpack programs that make sure children can eat when schools are not in session. UFB also provides food to over 165 food pantries and agencies in the East Valley and eastern Arizona. Their work helps ensure that those in immediate need of food, a hot meal or an emergency food box can find it using the Arizona Food Bank Network food locator at arizonafoodbank.org. The pandemic has increased the demand for food assistance dramatically. During the first two weeks of business closures in 2020, UFB experienced a 400%

This Feb. 14, remember to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Arizona’s statehood, which ranks far above other competing holidays attempting to usurp this date. To celebrate, instead of roses, why not give a saguaro starter kit? Or a trip to the Sharlot Hall and Fort Whipple museums in Prescott instead of that spa weekend in Scottsdale? Prickly pear fruit instead of chocolates? The potential substitutions are endless in our spectacular desert home. Ahwatukee resident Andy Lenartz is the author of a definite guide to South Mountain, “South Mountain Park and Preserve” – part of the Southwest Adventure Series published by the University of New Mexico Press. It is available on Amazon and other sites. ■

science and art to make something that would grab students’ attention and focus their energy on all of the positive contributions that Black Americans have made in history.” And the trio isn’t planning to rest on the laurels their project has attracted. “We plan to do the same mural next year,” Mitnik explained, “but make it even more interactive and to focus on additional key figures in Black history.” ■

increase in direct food distribution. Although the numbers have leveled off somewhat since then, in the fiscal year 2020-21, United Food Bank logged a 35% increase in distribution over the previous year, supplying food for nearly 60,000 meals per day. Even so, Bishara has observed that most people are really trying to get back on their feet. “It’s interesting that, when we were getting stimulus checks from the government, there was a dip in demand. When the money ran out, they came back. You can tell that people are trying to cope on their own. But gas is higher, food is higher, living expenses, all around, are higher. It’s hard. We can help with the groceries when money is tight, so you can keep the utilities on and put gas in your car to get to work.” And what happens when people get back to work? “They often come back to volunteer.” ■

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Thunder Strings prepare for spring concert

The acclaimed Thunder Strings will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Desert Vista High School auditorium, 16440 S. 32nd St., Ahwatukee. The spring concert is one of the group’s major performances of the school year and the public is welcome to attend.

wipes (individually wrapped). The Women’s Health/Hygiene Drive is sponsored by Ahwatukee Democrats. Call Melissa, 480-980-4689, or Dana, 602-430-0484, for more information about the drive.

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Sponsors are being sought for the Kyrene Foundation’s 11th annual Golf Classic May 6 at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass. Last year the Golf Classic raised more than $25,000 to help support various Foundation initiatives in the Kyrene School District including the Kyrene Family Resource Center, teacher mini-grants and principal (cq) grant, student scholarships and recognitions and annual initiatives such as Backpacks for Students, Thanksgiving Food Baskets and Winter Wonderland. This year’s goal is $30,000. Sponsorship availability includes two title sponsorships, four contributing sponsors, five hole and contest sponsors, and 14 hole sponsors. Through Feb. 28, a reduced on-line early bird special for one foursome, including lunch, is available for $500 – a $100 savings. Information: Kyrene Foundation.org.

Local fitness and line dancing coach Carrie McNeish is looking for participants to join her in a step aerobics class every Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Mountainside Fitness, 4820 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. “We will take veteran steppers or would love to see some new steppers,” McNeish said, adding, “Step aerobics is a cardio class that involved rhythmic movement to music utilizing a fitness bench.” “There is an early sign up on an app for members where they can pick their spot in the room but it’s not required,” said McNeish. “We start with a rhythmic floor warm up and then go into step for the remainder of the hour. I like to tell the class that it’s like running a 10K in comparison but harder because we are moving in different ways and utilizing a bench. Because there is choreography we have to use our brain too… What I love the most is that with step class you have to stay engaged mentally for the whole hour so it goes by fast.” Information: cmcneish@cox.net.

Cactus Jack’s thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day

People can get a head start on celebrating Valentine’s Day with a dance party today, Feb. 9, at Cactus Jack’s on the southwest corner of 48th Street and Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Line dancing and lessons start at 6:30 p.m. and a $5 cover charge gets you to enjoy raffles and treats. Information: Contact Carrie McNeish at 480-221-9090 or cmcneish@cox.net.

Summit School sharing pop-up playground with community

Summit School, 4515 E. Muirwood Drive, Ahwatukee will hold a pop-up playground 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 12, and is inviting the community to have some fun. The school will open its field of lots to open-ended play and creations for the free event. Information: SummitSchoolaz.org.

Ahwatukee Friends and Neighbors women to me

Ahwatukee Foothills Friends, and Neighbors will hold a luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28. The agenda calls for choosing a charity for the club to sponsor for the next two years. Contact affanwomensgroup@gmail.com for more details and to register. Cost of the lunch is $20.00 prepaid. Registration closes on Feb. 20.

Women’s health drive and candidate event slated

A Women’s Health/Hygiene Drive and Candidate Event will be held 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 26 at Desert Foothills Park, 1010 E. Marketplace SE, Ahwatukee. The public is invited to donate items needed by Go with the Flow AZ and Women4Women-Tempe, which offer invaluable support to Arizona women for their menstrual health needs. State, county and local Democratic candidates running in the 2022 election will be there to discuss women’s health. Go With the Flow Arizona provides “Period Packs” at no cost to Arizona schools. Women4Women-Tempe provides feminine hygiene products to help low income and homeless women. For more information, go to: gowiththeflowaz.org and women4womentempe.org. Most-needed items include sanitary napkins, tampons, panty liners, feminine wipes, and hand sanitizer

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A Sharia, Shawni and Jeb Butler welcomed guests at the grand opening of Jeb Boxercise in Ahwatukee on Feb. 2. (Geri Koeppel/AFN Contributor)

former boxing champion who has trained athletes and celebrities has opened a studio in Ahwatukee, offering his own program of cardio workouts based on the moves and mental agility gleaned in the ring. Former World Boxing Federation Super Middleweight World Champion Junior Earl “Sweetness” Butler, a/k/a Jeb Butler, created Jeb Boxercise in the early 2000s and has trained Arizona Cardinals players, traveled the world working with actors, and held after-school sessions in schools. Last week, he opened his own space at 4747 E. Elliot Road at S. 48th St. in the Ahwatukee Mercado plaza. “I would not start a business anywhere else,” said Butler, who lives in the neighborhood. “The people are fitness-savvy, they’re friendly and they’re into exercise.” His wife, Shawni Butler, runs the busi-

ness, and their daughter, Sharia Butler, works there as well. Jeb Boxercise is a fast-paced workout using a combination of boxing moves including squatting, leaning, twisting, bobbing, jabbing and more. Butler has numbered the arm movements one through eight – one is a right hook, two is a left hook, and so on – and he calls out moves in rapid succession for people to follow along: “One, two, three, four, lean, lean, squat, squat” is a sequence you might hear, but he constantly mixes it up. “You can expect for your entire body to get a workout,” Butler explained. “Your arms, your legs. You can expect a great time.” He offers small group circuit training, self-defense, core workout and more, as well as classes for kids and seniors, personal training and athletic speed training. Butler emphasizes that the mental aspect of the workout really drives the physical.

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Business is just ducky for Chandler donut bakery BY KEN SAIN AFN Staff Writer

t might be an oversimplification to say the reason that there is a Duck Donuts franchise in Arizona because of a wife’s craving during pregnancy. But it’s not far from the truth. Daniel Bruno said he and his wife fell in love with the North Carolina-based donuts franchise while vacationing in the Outer Banks. During his wife’s first pregnancy, she got a craving for something sweet and sent her husband out to find something. “So, I went out, in the town of Duck, and I was asking people, ‘Hey, my wife’s pregnant, could you suggest something.’ ‘Get her Duck Donuts.’ ‘What’s that?’ ‘You smell that in the air, follow your nose.’” He did – and brought his wife a Duck Dozen.

Fast forward a few years and the Brunos are living in Arizona and expecting their second child. “She’s having cravings one night, ‘I want Duck Donuts.’ Man, we’re living in Arizona, it’s not happening, so she’s like, ‘figure it out!’” And that is how the first Duck Donuts location in Arizona came to Chandler, one of more than 100 franchises across the nation. Duck Donuts is different from traditional bakeries. Instead making their donuts with yeastbased dough that takes a while to rise, they use white cake dough. Also, they

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Duck Donuts owner Daniel Bruno displays some of his fare at his Ocotillo bakery. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer)

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“The training causes you to focus because it’s really fast,” he explained. “Jeb Boxercise trains the mind and the body. It’s the mind that tells the body and makes the body do what it does.” He added that his passion is “to help people build their body and mind so they can win at life. Whether you play football, basketball, work at engineering – it’s all part of life.” Butler noted that his clients not only lose weight and get toned, but some have told him it helps reduce their anxiety and depression. Sarah Williamson of Phoenix first met Butler when he held after-school classes at Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School. After her family moved, she reached out to ask him to come to the charter school in Phoenix where she now teaches. In addition to the health benefits such as fitness, balance, and coordination, Williamson said, Jeb Boxercise works on problemsolving and executive functioning skills. “One of my students really struggles with ADHD,” Williamson said, but after doing Jeb Boxercise, “his concentration has improved. He has learned how to be able to focus on his schoolwork, which is really cool.” Butler’s path from professional boxer to fitness guru came about over the past two decades. After winning the world championship

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don’t have a case filled with donuts that were made an hour or two before. They are made to order, which requires customers to wait unless they call in their orders or use their loyalty app to order in advance. It has gained a lot of fans. The Chandler franchise just celebrated its 2-year anniversary with a party and about 200 people showed up. Bruno opened at Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo in late January of 2020, also known as the time before COVID-19 shut down the world. He had a new franchise most people had not heard of before and

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What: A studio for cardio workouts based on the moves and mental agility gleaned in the boxing ring Where: 4747 E. Elliot Road, Suite A127, Phoenix AZ 85044 Hours: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; class calendar is online Cost: $100 to $150 a month for unlimited classes, depending on contract; four-class pass for $100; pricing for kids and personal training online Information: 602-775-2462; jebboxercise.com

Chad and Xander Powell try out Jeb Boxercise led by Jeb Butler at his studio’s grand opening (Geri Koeppel/AFN Contributor) in 1997 and the Arizona state championship in 2000, Butler’s final fight was in 2000 in New York. “I got thumbed in the eye in the first round within five seconds of the fight,” he recalled. “I could not see out of the eye. Man, I was so scared. I prayed, ‘God, if you open my eye in the morning, I will not step in the ring again.’” The next morning, he could see again, so he officially retired. But his wife at the time missed the excitement of life with

large chunks of the population afraid to eat out because of the pandemic. It wasn’t the best time to start a new business but the Arizona State University grad found a way to thrive. “We had to come up with some ideas, and I did,” Bruno said. “I visited all the neighborhoods within like five to 15 miles from here, … making friends with all the HOAs.” Bruno partnered with a coffee business and would bring their products to each HOA meeting to sell. That helped him grow his brand and business. “Doing that, and individually packing donuts, that’s what saved us,” Bruno said. “Literally.”

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a pro athlete and they divorced. (They have two sons who are also athletes: Emmanuel Butler, 25, who plays football for the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton, Ont., and Isaiah Butler, 23, a recent college graduate who’s preparing for the upcoming football draft.) Inspiration for his business came one day when Butler was despondent over the breakup. “God came to me with a vision for Jeb Boxercise,” he related. He began training

Bruno said patrons will notice a totally different experience at his store than traditional donut shops. “From the moment you walk in, we have our kitchen up front, our fryers are up front, all our batter-making is up front,” Bruno said.” We only have one style donuts, that’s it, the vanilla cake donut. Then we just change out all the different coatings, the toppings, the drizzles. And you can pick from all the different various assortments we make.” He also offers seasonal menus. For example, he will be selling Valentines Day donuts. And since each donut is made to order, a customer can build their own. “Knowing it’s being made right in front

Arizona Cardinals players, and from there, “God opened other major doors,” he said. “Every single thing God told me I would do, I’ve done it and more.” A mural of the world map on the wall of Jeb Boxercise includes some of the sayings he lives by, including “We create our own world” and “Getting knocked down is not da end of da world! Get up!” Jeb Boxercise offers three-, six- and 12-month memberships for $150, $125 and $100 a month, respectively, or a pass for four classes for $100 to try it out. Pricing, class calendars and more are online at jebboxercise.com. Also, keep an eye out for promotional tie-ins with Bunch Snob, a new breakfast/lunch restaurant in the same plaza. ■ of you, is the coolest thing ever,” Bruno said. “That’s totally what attracted me into the brand itself.” He’s such a believer that as more Arizonans learn about Duck Donuts and become fans, he is preparing to open a second location by the end of this year, this one in Queen Creek. Bruno’s children are now 5 and 3. He said being a donut dad makes him one of the coolest fathers ever. “I’m behind the pizza guy and the police officer at school, but I’m in the top five.” Information: 4040 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler; duckdonuts.olo.com; 480350-7763

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State’s only synchronized skate team impresses at major competition BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

hen Jaime Kalnicky and Danette Trett founded the Ice Denettes five years ago, they aimed to bring the sport they grew up loving to youth in the Valley. As the state’s first and only synchronized skate team, the two saw exponential growth within their program. In 2019, just three years after forming the program, Kalnicky, Trett and the rest of the coaching staff brought four teams to the Synchronized Fall Classic in Irvine, Calif. It was the first major competition for all teams that competed. But that didn’t stop the youngest age group from placing first and the other three from obtaining a medal. “That was the only competition we did as a team up until this year,” Kalnicky said. “So to be back and to watch kids work together and be happy, it’s so rewarding. It’s a way different community than anything I’ve been a part of as far as ice skating.” The pandemic placed a hold on the pro-

Synergy, a team involved with the Ice Denettes in a lower level, placed third overall for the bronze medal at the 2022 Midwest and Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. (Courtesy Heather Sapp) gram in 2020 until they were able to return in 2021 with some sign of normalcy. Even then, however, Kalnicky said it took

time for the program to rebuild. But it did. And in a big way. The Ice Denettes sent three teams to

compete in the 2022 Midwest and Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships from Jan. 26-30 in Kalamazoo, Mich. It was the first time the three teams – Harmony in Pre-Juvenile, Synergy in Open Juvenile and Affinity in Intermediate – competed on a national stage that big. Synergy, which is designated for skaters ages 10-18, placed third overall to take the bronze medal in Open Juvenile. Harmony, designated for skaters ages 10-16, placed fifth in Pre-Juvenile. Affinity, which includes skaters ages 11-20, is the only division able to move on from the sectional championships to nationals. The team placed fifth overall, narrowly missing the podium. As a result, the team was named as the first alternate should one of the top four teams not be able to make it to nationals. “That is really huge. Of course, there’s so much these skater gain that is intangible and doesn’t have that label on it,” said Jacqueline Benson, a coach for the Ice Den-

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nother National Signing Day period has arrived, as athletes across the state pledge to their homes for the next few years to continue their academic and athletic careers. It’s become rare to see pledges made on Signing Day, as most athletes announce their college destinations days, weeks or months ahead of signing their National Letter of Intent. But every signing period brings its fair share of surprises. This year, it happened to come in Ahwatukee. Amier Boyd, Mountain Pointe’s versatile wide receiver, defensive back and practically any other position on the field, flipped his commitment Wednesday from Northern Illinois University to the Univer-

Mountain Pointe had eight athletes sign their National Letter of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers Wednesday, Feb. 2, another signing period for next-level athletes. (Courtesy Mountain Pointe High School)

sity of Texas El Paso, giving the Miners one of the state’s most athletic players. “It was close to home, and it felt like home,” Boyd said. “If anything were to

ever happen in the family or something it would be easier to be there. That was a big thing that made me switch.” Boyd visited UTEP just days ahead of

Signing Day and made his decision Sunday, he said. But he kept it a secret until he was able to announce it for himself in front of a full gymnasium at Mountain Pointe Wednesday morning. Along with the close proximity to his home in Phoenix, Boyd said he felt welcome in El Paso. And he believes he can make an immediate impact to a team that went 4-16 combined in 2019-20 but turned it around for a 7-6 campaign last fall. “They’re a building program and everybody there is focused and committed to the program,” Boyd said. “Off the field they’re bought in and on the field. I can’t wait to get in there.” Boyd initially committed to Nevada in the fall but switched his commitment to Northern Illinois after a coaching change.

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ettes. “But it’s extremely validating for the leaders in the program and for the skaters to have that concrete thing that indicates how much their hard work has paid off. I think it’s wonderful how it will help the program continue to grow as other skaters start to see synchronized skating as a path in the sport.” The Ice Denettes also feature two younger “synchro skills” teams. Rising Stars is designated for skaters ages 6 to 9, while Unity caters to skaters who are just beginning in the sport. Neither team competed in Michigan alongside the older age groups, but they did compete in the 2021 Synchronized Fall Classic in Irvine in November. Unity placed second and Rising Stars third in that competition. The team is composed of skaters from all over the Valley, including seven from Ahwatukee. Among those are Desert Vista sophomore Abbi Parks, Corona del Sol sophomore Jaclyn Fusaro and two recent Desert Vista grads, Alexandra VanLare (2020) and Hailey Nelson (2021), who now both attend Arizona State University.

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But when UTEP came in late, he weighed the benefits of sticking close to home. That ultimately led to his decision to sign and become a Miner. One chair over from Boyd sat Mountain Pointe offensive lineman Jack Plote. Up until just a few days before National Signing Day, Plote had garnered interest from several Division II, III and NAIA programs. Plote visited the campus of Northern Arizona University over the weekend and had the opportunity to tour the new multi-million-dollar athletic facility. From there, the NAU staff offered him as a preferred walk-on. Since watching his older brother play at South Dakota State, playing Division I football had always been a dream for Plote. And with confidence in his ability, he announced Wednesday he accepted the walk-on offer at NAU and signed with the Lumberjacks. “They gave me an opportunity and I took it,” Plote said of NAU. “I wanted to chase my dreams. I’m happy for my parents because this is what they wanted for me. This has been one of my goals my entire life and now I get to go up there, bust my tail and get after it.”

Harmony, another Ice Denettes team, placed fifth in the Pre-Juvenile division. They are the third of five total teams in the state’s only synchronized skating program.(Courtesy Heather Sapp) Benson, who also skated for Arizona team skating from my own experience and State, said the comradery between the coaching, it’s really awesome to see skatgirls has been special, despite their age dif- ers learn how to work as a team. ference. They all have become friends on “This program is absolutely the most and off the ice, with the older girls giving amazing thing I’ve been involved with.” advice at times to those who are younger. The team has created its own sense of “It’s really so special for me to see, not community within that of Ahwatukee. only as their coach but from a personal They’ve even gone as far as coming tolevel,” Benson said. “Skating is really tra- gether for a better cause. ditionally an individual sport. Even friendIn December, the Ice Denettes partnered ships, while meaningful, in some instances with a moving company and took toy docan only reach a certain point. But through nations for the Hopi Reservation. Kalnicky

Desert Vista had 11 athletes sign their National Letter of Intent on Signing Day, including those who play football, cross country, soccer and golf. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff) Plote moved from tackle to guard this past season to help anchor the left side of the offensive line alongside freshman Kaleb Jones. At 6-foot-3, 250 pounds, Plote has the opportunity to play anywhere on the line at the next level. He knows he can make an impact in Flagstaff and believes he can earn a full scholarship at some point in his collegiate career. He knows it’ll take a strong work ethic, something that has been instilled in him from his parents and coaching staff at Mountain Pointe. For that, he is thankful. “I’m thankful I got to sign alongside my teammates, my brothers,” Plote said. “We were the class that started to change things around. It was great.”

Plote and Boyd were joined by fellow football players Devon Sparks, Jacob Romero and Terryon Rowe signing their National Letters of Intent Wednesday. Sparks, a versatile running back and linebacker, signed with Arizona Christian University. Romero, who played linebacker, also signed with ACU. Rowe, a defensive back, signed with Southwest Minnesota State. Mountain Pointe baseball player Carlos Vega signed with Cochise Community College to continue his career. MiMi Harris, a standout volleyball player, signed with Alabama State while Matthew Luoma, who plays volleyball on the boys’ side, signed with Penn State. Just down the street at Desert Vista, the Thunder had 11 student-athletes sign to

said 12,000 pounds of toys were donated, a monumental feat. “It was awesome. So many people got behind that,” Kalnicky said. “We were able to give the Hopi Reservation all of those toys. It was nice to get the kids behind a community project and do something good for people who needed it.” Coming off of yet another milestone for the program, the Ice Denettes will now take time to “catch their breath,” according to Kalnicky. She said she will give her skaters some time off before regrouping and recruiting more skaters beginning in April. She hopes to further expand the program and create additional teams that will extend into those in adulthood. She experienced first-hand the opportunities synchronized skating can bring. Now, she wants to do the same for others. “We’re excited,” Kalnicky said. “We’re picking costumes and music and then we are going to field as many teams as we can for next season. We’ll go basically from basic skating to senior and adults. However many people we get, we are going to try to put teams together to bring even more to nationals.” ■

continue their careers. Noah Jodon, one of the state’s top distance runners, signed to run for the University of Arizona. Carter Lolli, a standout golfer for the Thunder, will continue his career at Colorado School of Mines. Golfers Peyton Bell and Hailey Bolander signed with Niagara University and Northern Michigan, respectively. Aiden Klein represented the boys’ soccer team by signing with Benedictine University. On the girls’ side, Mya Fortun (CSU Bakersfield), Emily Herrmann (Western Oregon) and Madilyn Makay and Mya Moore (Scottsdale Community College) all signed. Elijah Baker and David Nation, two offensive linemen for the Thunder football team, added to the list of players from the program that have moved on to the next level. Baker signed with Alabama State and Nation with Western New Mexico. Jai Rodrigues, who played next to Nation and opposite of Baker, signed to New Mexico State in the fall. “We are proud of our athletes, coaches and parents today,” Desert Vista Athletic Director David Klecka said. “At Desert Vista we set the bar high academically and athletically. “To have 11 student-athletes sign today shows you that Desert Vista is the complete package.” ■

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he works of celebrity glass artist Dale Chihuly are on display at Taliesin West, the former winter home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whom Chihuly grew up idolizing. Taliesin West serves as an ideal backdrop for Chihuly’s creations as the two artists are more alike than most realize. “Dale Chihuly as an artist has a lot in common with Frank Lloyd Wright, believe it or not,” said Niki Stewart, the vice president and chief learning and engagement officer for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. “They are both inspired by the natural world and are artists who believe strongly in teaching and helping others to advance their own craft. Because of that, we thought it would be interesting to show them together.” This show is also the first time the two

Dale Chihuly admired architect Frank Lloyd Wright, so it seems fitting the latter’s former winter residence is displaying some of the glass artist’s work. (Special to GetOut)

front lawn accenting a feature of the home that often goes unnoticed. “The fact that they’re red connects them to the classic signature red of Taliesin West and Frank Lloyd Wright’s favorite shade,” Stewart said. “The repetition of them is very similar to what is seen in our building with the repetition of wood beams, stones and the same kinds of colors.” Other installations also provide a unique way of experiencing the luxurious home. “As a master artist, he has created these forms that are signature forms to him,” Stewart said. “But the way that he has put them together, the colors he has chosen, the placement on this campus, the way the sun hits them and the way they repeat or echo the things around them, that’s what makes this unique and special. It’s the best of both worlds because it’s familiar and also completely new.” While the works dazzle the space dur-

artists have been displayed side by side. “Both Wright and Chihuly are prolific but what we realized is that no one has ever seen Dale Chihuly’s artwork next to a Frank Lloyd Wright building be-

fore,” Stewart said. “That became a really great opportunity for us to do a temporary installation here.” Among the works an installation of 70 red hand-blown reeds on the property’s

at a new, state of the art location.” Tickets to the festival start at $60 and can be purchased online. A ticket includes 30 tasting tickets and a commemorative glass. The festival spans 24 acres of the Mesa’s new Bell Bank Park, the largest sports complex in North America. Part of it will be transformed into a miniature city of breweries and other vendors to make up the state’s most comprehensive beer festival. There will also be live music, games and food trucks. The festival got its name for promoting beers 8.5% and above, with a strong alcohol content. However, now that the beer industry and technology hasve advanced, Fullmer said there are ways to get a bolder flavor without having to add more alcohol. Now, they keep the name and characterize

The Arizona Strong Beer Festival and Bell Bank Park in Mesa promises to be a fun time for fans of the sudsy beverage.(Special to GetOut)

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Beer fest an endless keg of samples and fun BY ALLISON BROWN GetOut Contributor

rom lagers to IPAs to seltzers, there’s a lot of beer to try at the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. Complete beginners and connoisseurs will find what they’re looking for, whether it’s a starting place or a new go-to ale. The festival will boast 300 to 450 samples. The festival returns for its 21st year on Saturday, Feb.19, after a pandemic break. Rob Fullmer, executive director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, who sponsors and produces the event, said the Arizona Strong Beer Festival is coming back strong and he, vendors and customers are excited to get back to it. “We can’t wait to get back to beer fests,” Fullmer said. “It’s been a long two years for everyone and we are thrilled to be hosting the Arizona Strong Beer Festival

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Velvet-voiced Tierney Sutton presenting Valley concert GETOUT STAFF

alk about the golden touch. Jazz singer Tierney Sutton and her band have received a Grammy nomination for each of their past eight albums and a ninth nomination for an arrangement on one of them. “I don’t know if it will ever happen again, but it’s a lovely thing, for sure,” Sutton said. “For me, it’s having a credit that my father would understand, because he was always worrying, ‘Is she any good at this?’” And, legendary movie actor-director Clint Eastwood, who calls Sutton “my favorite singer,” commissioned her and the band in 2016 to create the original score and perform the soundtrack for his boxoffice smash hit, “Sully,” starring Tom Hanks, including the end-title song, “Flying Home,” featuring music by Eastwood and lyrics by Sutton and JB Eckl. “The cool thing about Clint is he’s one of the true jazz fans in the film world,” she said. Soon, Valley audiences also can experience her smooth voice and jazz stylings when Lakeshore Music presents the blockbuster Tierney Sutton Band at 7:30 p.m.

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ing the day, they’re even more spectacular at night. “During the day, the artworks are dazzling with the sunlight that comes through them but when the sun goes down and we light the artworks with artificially, they look completely different,” Stewart said. “We didn’t want people to miss the chance to see them both during the day and the evening.” However, the best way to experience the works is during ‘Taliesin West: Conversations with Chihuly.” “What we wanted to do was create an opportunity for people to come and hear how others are responding to the artwork,” Stewart said. “We brought together a couple of people from the Taliesin West staff that are not art historians and gave them a chance to tell the audience what

The Tierney Sutton Band, nominated for nine Grammys and commissioned by Clint Eastwood to score his hit film “Sully,” come to North Scottsdale at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 to perform a Lakeshore Music concert at Ravenscroft Hall. Band members (from left) are Kevin Axt on bass, Christian Jacob on piano, Tierney Sutton on vocals, Trey Henry on bass and Ray Brinker on drums. (Scott Mitchell/Special to GetOut) Feb. 19, at Ravenscroft Hall, Arizona’s stunning new state-of-the-art concert venue. Tickets, priced at $60, are moving fast and a sellout is expected at Ravenscroft, 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale. Tickets are at akeshoremusic.org. The New York Times describes Sutton as “a serious jazz artist who takes the whole enterprise to another level.” Another big fan is Woody Wilson, founder, president and executive director of Lakeshore Music. “I love Tierney Sutton for a host of reasons, but my heart literally skips a beat

they say and how this has changed their lives. It’s very similar to a gallery talk at an art museum.” It also allows for a new perspective to be shared about the installations. “When you hear what other people see and hear the story about why that is what they see, a lot of times that connects with what you think as well,” Stewart said. Taliesin West is not the only place in the Valley where people can gawk at Chihuly’s glass masterpieces. “We knew that the folks here in the Valley loved Chihuly’s work because of the great response the last two times that the Desert Botanical Garden showed his artwork,” Stewart said. “We thought that this time it could be at DBG and here at Taliesin West and if you haven’t been to both, you haven’t seen the whole show.” Though the ambitious concept may have

when I hear her sing,” Wilson said. “I’ve seen her do so many creative things with music over the years and I try to book whatever project she has going at the time. And our audiences always love it.” Humble through it all, Sutton, who studied Russian literature in college before moving from Boston to Los Angeles at age 29 to chase a dream, regards herself as just a storyteller who uses her magnificent voice as an instrument to transform even the most familiar song into a revelation. One Wednesday afternoon five years ago, when she says “my career was going seemed like an odd pairing from the outside, the consensus among those who have viewed the works on display at Taliesin West have come to a consensus. “The most often heard is ‘do these have to leave’ and ‘it feels like they should stay forever,’” Stewart said. “Knowing that this artwork has taken it up a notch for everybody that visits is incredibly gratifying and we’re thrilled that people are loving it.”

nowhere and I had no gigs and didn’t know what was going to happen next,” she got a call. It was Eastwood. He was working on a film and wanted Sutton and Christian Jacob, the band’s pianist, to come over to Warner Bros. Pictures and see what he’d been working on. “He said, ‘We’ve been using a little bit of your music and want you to see it,’ ” Sutton said. “I thought Clint was just going to ask us to license things from our records or rerecord some things.” Sutton had met Eastwood about a decade earlier at the Monterey Jazz Festival. He asked her to do a private concert for friends at his country club nearby in Carmel, Calif., where he lives. In 2015, the Tierney Sutton Band was playing a couple of nights at the Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles and Eastwood showed up unannounced. He came back the next night, too. “It caused quite a stir. The Catalina folks kind of freaked out,” Sutton said. “There’s famous and then there’s Clint Eastwood famous.” Sutton and her husband became friends

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Dale Chihuly is best known in the field of blown glass, “moving it into the realm of large-scale sculpture.” (Special to GetOut)

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Ready to help you woo your Valentine’s Day with a singing greeting are members of Interchangeable Parts, from left, Jim Meyers (tenor) from Gold Canyon; Roger Morrow (lead) from Gilbert; Jerry Fox (bass) from Chandler; Ken Brannon (baritone) from Mesa. (Special to the Tribune)

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ou can call your Valentine sweetheart, but you might want to call the East Valley Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus to do it for you. The Mesa-based barbershop quartet is ramping up again to sing love songs on Valentine’s Day – just as it has been since 1993. The four tuxedo-clad men will drop by homes, offices and even restaurants and sing love songs from yesteryear – such as “Heart of My Heart”, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart, or “I Love You Truly.” The songs may be old-fashioned, but the quartet also has developed a digital delivery, too. For a lesser price, quartets will sing on a video card if that is more convenient. These will have a customized greeting and message delivered via a link using text or email. Quartets will deliver the Singing Valentines on Valentine’s Day, starting at $50 for a three-hour delivery window. In addition to singing, the men hand the recipient a card with the sender’s message, a fresh red rose and a box of chocolates. Video cards are $20.

“Customers make the most of the requests,” said program chairman Terry Morrison. “The loved ones who receive them move through every emotion – surprise, happiness, gratitude – and may even cry. But all of them say that it is the best Valentine’s Day gift they have ever received.” “It’s like a command performance, up close and personal,” Morrison added. “We spread joy through harmony.” Barbershop harmony music is an American art form with a small-town flavor, he said. “The four-part harmony and ballads, some more than 100 years old, is music that brings back memories of the good old days.” The East Valley Harmonizers are a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, an international non-profit organization founded in 1938 with over 20,000 members. For more information about the chorus and the upcoming spring show, got to evbarbershop.com. For Valentine appearances and video cards: call 505-370-4240 or order ordersingingvalentine.com/Mesa.AZ. ■

it as beers “strong in flavor, strong in character and strong in tradition.” According to Fullmer, the Arizona Strong Beer Festival started with 25 vendors in a parking lot and has now grown to have as many as 10,000 people attend. “I think it’s one of the most fun beer festivals,” said Nicholas Rana, owner of State 48 Brewery, who will attend the festival for the sixth year. “It is the Guests at the beer fest will have plenty of labels Strong Beer Fest, so a lot of people get to choose from.(Special to GetOut) pretty intoxicated, and it’s definitely one of the busiest festivals. It’s about trons even have picnics there. For those as central as can be in Arizona, so you get who don’t really like beer, there will also to see people from all over the state that be mead, cider, seltzers and nonalcoholic go to it. You get to meet everybody, it’s drinks available. Those under 21 or servgood advertising and it’s just a fun festival ing as a designated driver are still welto be at.” come to enter the festival for a reduced Because it is the premier beer event in cost but will not be permitted to drink. the state, the festival will host product and When it comes to the 30 tasting tickets, brand launches. Drew Pool, co-founder of Fullmer said there are a couple different Wren House Brewing Company, said it has strategies to maximize the experience been part of the festival since it opened in without ending up with a killer headache 2015. Pool wants to show off its new bar- the next day. rel-aged projects they have been working “Do what everyone else is not doing,” he on. Strong Beer Festival allows his staff to suggests. “I don’t stand in the lines, but I see what’s trending or what drinkers seek. do ask people why they’re standing in line Fullmer said beer and breweries have a to understand what’s there. Definitely hyway of bringing people together. Brewer- drate and take opportunities to check out ies often serve as a comfortable, laid back the food trucks.” third space for people to gather. He said Guests wanting to analyze the differit’s different than a coffee shop or restau- ences in the breweries to find a favorite rant in that it’s more acceptable to walk should stick with one category, like sours, up to a stranger and strike up a friendly to better compare and contrast. Most conversation, whether it’s asking what likely, there will be brewers there who can they’re drinking or where the best pizza discuss their particular version. place is nearby. The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild repreWith about 60% of the vendors being sents nearly 100 operating breweries, brewfrom within Arizona – and Rana said in- eries in the planning state, craft beer bars stead of a feeling of competition between and distributors across Arizona. Fullmer the breweries –it’s more of a feeling of said Arizona breweries have won world community and togetherness. class medals and competed in some of the Laura Hansen, owner of Saddle Moun- most prestigious competitions in the world. tain Brewing Company, said her company He said people frequently ask him when has been involved for the past seven years Arizona will catch up to other states leadand, while it’s fun to be recognized, the ing the beer industry, but said maybe the best part is the people. state won’t “catch up,” it will just do some“We’ve won a few different metals over thing different and be unique. ■ the years for different beers, which is always a fun thing, but the most enjoyable part is honestly the people, both the other breweries and the customer base,” Hansen What: Arizona Strong Beer Festival Where: Bell Bank Park, 1 Legacy Drive, said. “Getting to talk to them about craft Mesa beer and just enjoying a lovely sunny afterWhen: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 noon with some outstanding craft beers.” Cost: $60 for general admission In the spirit of community, Fullmer Info: strongbeerfest.com/ said the event is family friendly, and pa-

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with Eastwood and his girlfriend, who confided to Sutton, “We listen to almost nothing but the Tierney Sutton Band when we drive around.” Sutton and Jacob were in that Warner Bros. screening room with producers, editors, studio executives and Eastwood, the director. They basically screened ‘Sully’ for them. The only music in the film was two small a cappella cues of Sutton and one simple piano cue. “At the end of the film, they all looked at us and said, ‘So?’ And it was like holy cats, they’re asking us to score this movie,” she said. Having a band with 25 years together – it’s now 30 years – was, no pun intended, instrumental in managing a tight production schedule and last-minute tweaks. Onstage, the band — Trey Henry on bass, Kevin Axt on bass, Ray Brinker on drums and Jacob on piano — has an almost unearthly connection, which explains having the same world-class talent together for 30 years, virtually unheard-of in today’s music industry. “I think the key to us staying together is having a musical complicity with one an-

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other but also having a process that works and having great mutual admiration for that process,” Sutton said. Sutton, a member of the Bahá’í Faith, and the band, none of whom are Bahá’ís, subscribe to the Bahá’í Faith principle of Consultation, which is not simply discussion or airing the views of those participating, but a collective investigation of reality. All decisions are formulated through the process. “Each person has to be heard, have a voice and feel like expressing what they need to express,” Sutton said. “But then, each person has to have the skill of being detached, of not being overly attached to your idea of what is supposed to happen. The amazing thing about my band is we, as a group of five people, function with these principles at a pretty high level.” Sutton said the Scottsdale concert will feature selections from their latest album, “ScreenPlay,” which is a 2019 deep dive into songs from American film that was nominated for a Grammy in the vocal-jazz category and hailed as “an aural Oscar” by allaboutjazz.com. She said there also will be numbers from the band’s previous albums. Information: lakeshoremusic.org. ■

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f you were one of those enterprising folks that got caught up in the sourdough bread making frenzy during quarantine, you realize by now that the process isn’t exactly a piece of cake. (That requires another type of flour.) Sourdough bread making days, at least at my house, start early in the morning with hydrating the flour. That is followed by a technique called “autolyze,” which begins the gluten bonding process. Then, it’s the hours-long method of letting the dough rise, punching it down, letting it rise again, punching it down and letting it rise a third time. Finally, it’s incorporating the add-ins (like kalamata olives or rosemary) and shaping the bread for the oven. I haven’t even talked about the commitment of keeping, feeding and caring for the bread starter for years to come. My Amish Friendship Bread Starter, which I have kept alive for 14 years now, requires daily love and a babysitter when I’m on vacation. So let’s talk about another type of bread that’s

much easier to make: Focaccia. What started as a poor man’s bread in Italy has become a classic Italian sandwich or dipping bread and an American favorite! Focaccia is about as close to full-proof as any homemade bread can be, and it’s wonderful for a panini sandwich as well as dunking it in good extra-virgin olive oil. This is the recipe for the homemade focaccia bread we served at my restaurants for years. ■

Foccacia Bread Rounds (Makes 8 rounds) Ingredients: I package (or 1 tablespoon) active dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 2 teaspoons sugar ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon white truffle oil, optional

3-½ cups white flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 heaping teaspoon garlic powder 1 small yellow or red onion, diced and sautéed 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, stems removed Sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Place the warm water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Let yeast soften and bubbles form, about 10 minutes. In standing mixer with a bread paddle, combine yeast mixture, ¼ cup olive oil, flour and salt, mixing until dough forms a ball, about 5 minutes. (Dough should be elastic and smooth.) Place dough in bowl coated with olive oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double, about an hour. Punch down and divide the dough into 8 equal size portions, about 3 inches in diameter.

Cover with cloth and let the dough rise for about 30 minutes. Sauté onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until soft. Set aside. When dough has risen, place rounds on two sheet pans lined with parchment paper. Poke the top with the tips of your fingers to make deep indentations. Brush with remainder of olive oil and white truffle oil. Top with onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper and rosemary. Bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. ■

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Glass/Mirror

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LLC

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• Drywall Repair • Bathroom Remodeling • Home Renovations

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Home Improvement

Irrigation

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Home Improvement

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No Job Too Small! Senior Discounts!

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daveshomerepair@yahoo.com • Se Habla Español

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Hauling

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*Not A Licensed Contractor

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Landscape/Maintenance

RAMON LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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Maintenance

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480-580-4419

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Not a Licensed Contractor

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25 years Experience & Insured Not a licensed contractor.

ROC#309706

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Not a licensed contractor.

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Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Serving the Valley for over 28 years

Painting

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Plumbing

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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | FEBRUARY 9, 2022

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Blandford Homes specializes in building master planned environments with a variety of amenities, parks, and charm. You’ll find the perfect community to fit your lifestyle. A STRATFORD NOW SELLING B C D E F G H

A Dramatic New Gated Community in Gilbert Vintage Collection • From the low $600’s • 480-895-2800 Craftsman Collection • From the low $700’s • 480-988-2400 PALMA BRISA – In Ahwatukee Foothills NOW SELLING A Dramatic New Gated Community Vintage Collection • From the high $600’s • 480-641-1800 Craftsman Collection • From the low $800’s • 480-641-1800 BELMONT AT SOMERSET – Prime Gilbert Location CLOSEOUT Luxury estate homes and timeless architecture • From the low $1,000,000’s • 480-895-6300 MONTELUNA – Brand New Gated Community in the Foothills of Northeast Mesa NOW SELLING B McKellips Rd just east of the Red Mountain 202 Fwy • From the high $600’s RESERVE AT RED ROCK – New Upscale Resort Community in the Foothills of Northeast Mesa COMING IN 2022 Stunning views of Red Mountain • From the $600’s TALINN AT DESERT RIDGE – SALES BEGIN EARLY IN 2022 Spectacular location at Desert Ridge ESTATES AT MANDARIN GROVE – In the Citrus Groves of NE Mesa CLOSEOUT 11 luxury single-level estate homes with 3- to 6-car garages plus optional RV garages and carriage houses • From the mid $1,000,000’s • 480-750-3000 ESTATES AT HERMOSA RANCH – In the Citrus Groves of NE Mesa CLOSEOUT 12 single-level homes on extra large homesites with 5- to 6-car garages plus optional RV garages and carriage houses • From the mid $1,000,000’s • 480-750-3000

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